The long-anticipated installation of the Wingham BIA’s LED sign at the corner Josephine Street and Amberly Road was completed on April 5.
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Belmore Maple Syrup Festival returns after two-year hiatus
The annual Maple Syrup Festival in Belmore was back on April 9, after a two-year hiatus, with a drive-thru style event, bringing people back to the tiny hamlet to enjoy the famous, home-made pancakes and sausages.
Borehole drilling completed in two potential locations
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) announced the completion of their deep borehole drilling projects in both Teeswater and Ignace.
Numerous tools stolen during B&E in Listowel
Police are looking for suspects after a break, enter and theft from a residence under construction in Listowel.
Siskins sweep Cyclones out of GOJHL post-season
The Listowel Junior Cyclones’ 2022 post-season came to a quick end on April 12, with the Kitchener-Waterloo Siskins completing a four-game sweep in their Midwestern Conference quarter-final matchup.
Listowel U9 Reps capture WOAA divisional title
Nothing quite like a series-winning goal in overtime to put a bow on the hockey season. On home ice, to boot.
Multiple viruses circulating in Huron-Perth area
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is aware of several infectious viruses circulating locally; in addition, a sixth wave of COVID-19 is underway. Please take action to protect yourself and your loved ones from these illnesses.
United Way Perth-Huron New Initiative Grants recipients announced
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) has announced the recipients of its New Initiative Grants.
Sexual assault reported in North Perth, arrest made
The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police have laid a charge in relation to a sexual assault that occurred in the Municipality of North Perth last month.
Thief tries to steal catalytic converter
A mobility transportation bus was damaged when an unknown person attempted to steal its catalytic converter.
Out for a walk
Lainie Keil and Kailey Fallis just missed the rain when they took a walk in Listowel’s Memorial Park on April 6. Wednesday wasn’t the last shower for North Perth – April brought its typical spring showers with it this week.
Council settles on Livingstone Park for It Takes A Village outdoor market
After some deliberation at the April 11 North Perth council meeting, council voted in favour of It Takes A Village’s Market proposal – though not at its first choice of venue.
Listowel BIA reports successful year in business despite pandemic
“The last few years have not been normal for our business community,” Chairperson of the Listowel Business Initiative Association, Scott Patterson said during the general meeting of the association.
Perth-Wellington NDP candidate Burbach says housing among key priorities in coming election
Jo-Dee Burbach has a lot on her CV. From small business owner to editor for a digital magazine, from Stratford City Councillor to, as of November of last year, NDP candidate for Perth-Wellington.
Over a century of farming for local Martin family
Marmeadow Farms Ltd. is a family-owned dairy operation in Britton, North Perth. The farm was previously owned by fourth-generation farmers Bob and Susan Martin, and currently owned and operated by fifth-generation farmers, Tim and Jenn Martin.
